CQA Inspector

A respected, independently owned Environmental and Engineering Consultancy is seeking a skilled CQA Inspector to support landfill engineering projects across the UK - primarily between the Midlands and Bristol. This site-based role involves supervising landfill cell construction, capping works, and ensuring compliance with Environment Agency standards. The role is largely autonomous but supported by a team of Project Managers, a CQA Manager and a Line Manager.

You'll join a nationally recognised consultancy known for technical excellence, sustainability leadership, and a collaborative culture. With strong support from project and CQA managers, you'll be part of a team delivering high-impact environmental solutions across major infrastructure and remediation schemes.

• Oversee and inspect landfill infrastructure construction including clay liner installation, geosynthetics, capping works, leachate/gas systems, and retro drilling.
• Supervise works in accordance with Environment Agency (EA) guidance and CQA plans.
• Approve materials and monitor quality and compliance throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Maintain accurate records, assist with validation reporting, and ensure all documentation meets regulatory and project requirements.
• Act as the main point of contact onsite, liaising with contractors, engineers, clients, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Identify risks during construction phases and provide proactive solutions to ensure the integrity of engineering works.
• Support CQA Engineers and Project Managers to maintain consistent standards.
• Prepare factual and interpretive CQA reports.
• Represent the business with professionalism and uphold its values of determination, responsiveness, accountability, integration, and genuineness.

• Minimum 2 years' experience in CQA supervision on landfill or environmental infrastructure projects.
• Good knowledge of geosynthetics, liners, drainage layers and gas/leachate systems.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence (essential).
• EA approval desirable but not essential

• Salary: 37,000 - 39,900
• Travel/Vehicle: Company vehicle or car allowance + fuel card provided.
• Accommodation: Hotel and subsistence expenses covered for overnight stays.
• Private medical and dental insurance and Life Insurance
• Company pension scheme
• Health and wellbeing programme, Cycle to work scheme and Company events
• Sick pay and enhanced leave policies

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Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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